No. 8,990 in Catalan
fanfarronada
Boastful or bragging remark.
In a sentence
Ell sempre fa fanfarronades per impressionar la gent.
He always boasts to impress people.
The word 'fanfarronada' is used to describe the act of making boastful or showy statements intended to impress or intimidate others.
La seva fanfarronada sobre els seus èxits no va ser verificada.
His boast about his achievements was not verified.
Here, 'fanfarronada' refers to an exaggerated or unverified claim made by someone often to portray themselves in a better light.
Amb actitud de fanfarronada, va explicar com havia resolt el problema difícil.
With a boastful attitude, he explained how he had solved the difficult problem.
In this situation, 'fanfarronada' is used to describe a boastful attitude or remarks emphasizing one's own accomplishments in a manner perceived as conceited or showy.
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